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Cross County School District21 CR 215 Hwy 42 WestCherry Valley, AR 72324

Cross County School DistrictAnnual Report to the Public

October 16, 2017

CrossCountyMissionStatementThemissionofCrossCountySchoolDistrictistoeducatethewholechildby

preparingthemtobelife-longlearnersandresponsiblecitizensinaglobal

society.Inordertosucceedinarapidlychangingworld,allstudentswillbe

ableto:

¥Thinkanalytically

¥Solveproblemscreatively

¥Utilizetechnologyappropriately

¥Collaborateeffectively

¥Communicatearticulately

Fund Projected Expenditure

Teacher Salary $2,509,028.97

Operating $2,575,182.01

Building $0

Debt Service $498,858.50

Federal Funds $590,372.16

TAP $556,604.00

Food Service $332,617.00

2017-2018 Budget


District Finances Enrollment Reflection

• 3rd Quarter adjusted enrollment: – 2012... 629 students – 2013... 631 students – 2014…616 students – 2015…614 students – 2016…615 students – 2017…602 students

Current Enrollment = 570 Oct. 2nd, 2017


District FinancesSite Based Budgets • Principals- Curriculum, Textbooks, Counselors,

Libraries, Individual Departments, ACSIP • Transportation • Maintenance • Technology • Food Service

State Accreditation 2016-2017

• Cross County Elementary Technology Academy » Accredited-Cited (1 Teacher on ALP)

• Cross County High School, A New Tech School » Accredited

Personnel• 59 Certified Positions and their Education Levels

– 1 Doctorate - 25 Bachelors • 1 District -12 Elementary

– 5 Specialists -13 High School • 1 District • 2 Elementary • 2 High School

– 28 Masters — All Teachers HQ • 11 Elementary • 14 High School • 3 District

- 36 Classified Positions (including Bus Drivers)


Special Education


EquityWe are in compliance with state and federal

guidelines concerning: I. Civil Rights Laws • A. Title IX - Cannot discriminate on

basis of Sex • B. Title VI - Cannot discriminate on

basis of Race and National Origin • C. Section 504 - Cannot discriminate

on basis of Handicapping condition

Special Education BudgetFunds Employees’

Salaries/BenefitsProfessional Technology (O.T., P.T., SEAS)

Supplies & Other (Classroom, Nurse)

Total:

Medicaid $40,833 $667 $41,500 $4,500

ARMAC $16,348 $12,152 $1,500 $30,000 $ 1,500

Catastrophic

$20,889 $20,889 $ 3,171

Title VI-B $170,550 $1,830 $0 $172,380-$14,418

State & Local

$235,458 $27,500 $262,958 $ 17,654

Total: $527,727 ($1,325)

Special Ed Facts• 78 students (12.8% of student population)

• Services provided: – Indirect, Resource, Self-contained, Speech,

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Transportation

• District employs: – 2 self-contained teachers, 3 resource teachers, 4

full-time paraprofessionals, a speech pathologist, and a part-time LEA Supervisor

Annual Performance Report 2015-2016 (reported March 2017)

– Met State Target • Graduation Rate • Assessment on Benchmark (Annual Measurable

Objectives, Participation) • Suspension & Expulsions (Gen Ed vs. Special Ed) • Least Restrictive Environment (in regular

classroom 80% or more) • Parent Involvement • Disproportionality • Child Find • Reported Data - Timely and Accurate

Annual Performance Report 2012-2013 (continued)

– Did not meet State target

• Dropout Rate • Assessment on Proficiency Rate (literacy & math) • Suspensions and Expulsions • Least Restrictive Environment (in regular class

less than 40%)

Dyslexia State Requirements• We meet state requirements to employ Dyslexia

interventionists in each building and to use state approved intervention programs.

• We contract with Crowley’s Ridge Education Coop for a Psychological Examiner who is an expert in Dyslexia.

• We currently serve 14 (last year 7) students who have been identified as having characteristics of Dyslexia.

• Currently, testing one who will qualify. 40 more for possible screening.

• We employ one part-time Dyslexia Therapist. • If you have questions, please email me at

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

TAP

2017 Performance Based CompensationBased on 2015-2016 School Year ACT Aspire

Total: $54,000Previous Year: $197,500.05

Range: $700.00-$1,350.10Hi

2017-2018

Cross County Elementary Strategies• K-2 Comprehension Strategies through

Read Alouds• 3-6 STAR Strategy and Inferring

Cross County High School Strategy • Literacy- Say Something

Cross County Elementary Technology Academy

Attendance Data

91

92.5

94

95.5

97

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Retention Rate

2016-17

Grade Number PercentageK 4 7.5%1 1 1.9%2 0 NA3 0 NA4 1 1.9%5 0 NA6 0 NA

ITBS-Kindergarten

0

23

45

68

90

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

LiteracyMathSeries 3

ITBS-First Grade

0

20

40

60

80

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

LiteracyMathColumn1

ITBS-Second Grade

0

20

40

60

80

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

LiteracyMathColumn1

3rd-6th Grade ACT AspireResults in Literacy

0

15

30

45

60

2016 2017

State AverageCCETA

3rd-6th Grade ACT AspireResults in Math

0

17.5

35

52.5

70

2016 2017

State AverageCCETA

2016 2017 IncreaseEnglish 75% 81% 6%

Reading 34% 39% 5%

Writing 25% 49% 24%

Science 44% 47% 3%

Math 60% 69% 9%

3rd-6th Grade ACT Aspire By Subject Area

School Goal-Literacy Focused Based on 2016-2017 ACT Aspire test results for grades 3-6, CCETA’s average in ELA was 58%. By May 2018, grades 3-6 will increase their average of proficient and advanced by at least 3%. Students in K-2 will show growth on the NWEA based on the Baseline BOY data as compared to the EOY data. Grades 3-6 will increase the percentage of students who were proficient by at least 3%. CCETA is committed to raising student achievement in Literacy. All students will receive instruction using a Inferring Strategy in grades K-6. The teachers will better prepare students for the rigor of the Arkansas ELA State Standards by focusing on the following essential elements of TAP and PBL with fidelity. Planning rigorous and motivating projects Promoting a climate of trust, professionalism, and excellence In addition, CCETA will maintain or increase the achievement in the low-socioeconomic sub-population.

Elementary Interventions• Reading Recovery 1st Grade

• Remediation/Pre-AP classes for 4-6 grades (150 mins weekly)

• Pullout interventions to focus on fluency, comprehension, phonics, and math K-3

• Guided reading, learning centers, DIBELS monitoring bi-monthly K-6

• RTI matrices/intervention kits

• Barton Reading for students identified with Dyslexic Characteristics

• Take Flight for students identified with Dyslexic Characteristics

• Cluster-Focus on strategies to improve Literacy

Curriculum• Compass • Phonemic Awareness Interactive Books K-2 • Implementing Six Syllable Types in grades K-6

• K-2 RISE • MyMath (Year 5), Engage NY modules • BookShare (audio books) for Dyslexia Students

• Lit Lab

• Mystery Science

• Google Classroom

School Safety Report• All staff members are trained in Crisis Management which includes the

school’s plan and protocol for all crises. • Visitors can only enter at front entrance must use doorbell. • All visitors sign-in at office. • All crises are drilled each year: Fire (monthly), Weather (monthly),

Earthquake (monthly, Lock-down (2x year), Evacuation (2x year) • Elementary has continuity of operations plans on campus • PBIS to curb office referrals/bullying policy and protocol • Cameras on buses • Cameras in the halls, parking lots, play ground, cafeteria, and gym • Students have been trained to not open doors for anyone. • Handbook and discipline policies given to each student. • Staff trained on disciplinary techniques-PBIS • Parental Involvement Plan has been adopted

Progress Toward Charter Goals

• Exceeding State Average in Literacy • Exceeding State Average in Math • PBL Peer Coaching • School Wide Learning Outcomes • Cluster (Teacher Strategies and Student Strategies) • TAP • ACT Aspire Interim Assessments in grades 3-6 • NWEA in grades K-2

Charter GoalsLiteracy • CCETA will increase the percentage of students who are scoring in

the ready and exceeding categories by three percentage points each year. This charter goal exceeds the State’s ESEA expectation, as proposed.

Charter GoalsMath • CCETA will increase the percentage of students who are scoring in

the ready and exceeding categories by two percentage points each year. This charter goal exceeds the State’s ESEA expectation, as proposed.

Cross County High School, A New Tech School

Report to the Public

AR Opportunity Public School Choice Act Transfers

Grade Transfers

7 3

8 0

9 1

10 1

11 1

12 2

Attendance

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

0.0000 25.0000 50.0000 75.0000100.0000

Retention 2016-2017 Grade Percentage

7 2% (1)

8 2% (1)

9 0

10 0

11 0

12 0

Graduation Rate

YEAR AMO CCHS

2012 83.02 81.13

2013 84.90 82.69

2014 86.79 72.22

2015 89.13 89.13

2016 NA 82.98

2017 NA 90.91

AP Scores2016-2017

Courses Offered Students Enrolled Scoring 3-5

AP US History 12 0

AP Biology 4 0

AP Statistics 8 0

AP Environmental 7 2

AP Literature 3 0

7-11 Grade ACT Aspire Scores

Subject 2016 2017 Change

English 61 57 -4

Reading 38 27 -11

Writing 49 35 -14Science 32 20 -12

Math 32 20 -12

013253850

16 17

State CCHS

Math

015304560

16 17

Literacy

HS School Goal

Based on 2016-2017 ACT Aspire test results for grades 7-11 and the ACT test results for grade 12, all grades showed a high priority in integration of knowledge and ideas, which will be addressed by the implementation of a Reading Strategy. Cross County High School, A New Tech School will maintain or increase the number of students who are ready and exceeding to the previous year’s state average in reading and math.

The number of students in seventh grade who scored ready or exceeding will increase from 38% to 39% in reading (increase of one student) and will be maintained in math (79%).* The number of students in eighth grade who scored ready and exceeding will increase from 27% to 49% in reading (increase of 9 students) and 29% to 44% in math (increase of 7 students).

* The number of students in ninth grade who scored ready and exceeding will increase from 33% to 39% in reading (increase of 3 students) and 24% to 30% in math (increase of 3 students).* The number of students in tenth grade who scored ready and exceeding will increase from 26% to 36% in reading (increase of 5 students) and 15% to 25% in math (increase of 5 students).

Based on 2016-2017 ACT ASPIRE grade data, 11th grade will increase their ACT average from a predicted 16.5 to 18.

Based on ACT test data, the number of students in 12th grade, who scored above 19 on the ACT, will increase from 13 to 20 students.

In addition, CCHS will maintain or increase the achievement in the economically disadvantaged, homeless, foster, and racial minority sub-populations.

The building focus in School Wide Learning Outcomes will be on the Written Communications Rubric. From the 6 A’s project quality rubric we will focus on Academic Rigor

Interventions• Intervention Courses; Ramp Up (Lit/Math) • iXL (Math and English) • Dyslexia Interventions (Barton) • DIBELS and DAZE • STAR Math/Reading (track data) • School-wide strategies • Phonics (6 syllable types) • MDC • RTI • Student Center (Math, Eng., Sci.) • Let’s Target ELA, Close reading

Curriculum

• 1:1Technology • Integrated classes • Literacy Lab • 6 Syllable types instruction • Math Design Collaborative (MDC) • Project and Problem-based learning • Engage New York • iXL

School Safety

• All staff members trained in Crisis Management • Visitors can only enter using the North Entrance with the

door bell and video • Visitors sign-in at office (Hall Pass) • Crisis drills: Fire, Tornado, Lockdown, & Evacuation • High School has continuity of operations plan on campus • Staff & Student have ID tags • Handbook & discipline policies given to students and parents

Charter Goals• Literacy: The school will narrow the achievement gap between the

school’s performance as compared to the state’s performance by 2% each year until the school reaches the state average.

• Math: The school will narrow the achievement gap between the school’s performance as compared to the state’s performance by 2% each year until the school reaches the state average.

• Graduation: Based on our commitment to college and career readiness, we will meet or exceed the national graduation rate each year.

• Attendance: The school will increase attendance rates by .5% or meet state goals.

Progress Toward Charter Goals• ACT interim assessments (7-10) • Data wall • After-school Tutoring

• Intervention program • Student learning center • ACT Prep grades 10-12

• School Wide Learning Outcomes

• CWRA+ test in grades 9 & 11 to determine College and Work Readiness • School-wide instructional strategies in Reading

• Cluster (teacher and student focus), Weekly peer coaching • TAP • Making parent calls concerning absences • Tracking credits and meeting with students and parents

School-wide strategies

• Literacy- “Say Something” (Reading) From Beers’ When Kids Can’t Read, What Teachers Can Do (grades 6-12)

– Focus on Reading Comprehension during active reading

• Open Response Strategy – Focus on how student analyze and respond to complex text

comparisons

• Reading/Writing- Weekly support on curriculum and implementation (hands-on)

• Math- Weekly support on curriculum and implementation (hands-on)

Delta College Attainment NetworkA collaborative journey en route to increased choices and post-secondary attainment

DCAN Junior Year TimelineFall! ACT preparation ! Individualized college and career counseling with students

! Visits to various colleges/universities in and outside of Arkansas

! Host college/university admission representatives

Spring! Individualized college and career counseling with students ! Individualized and group meetings with parents/guardians ! Smart wishlist creation support

! FAFSA4caster support


! Support in applying for and engaging in summer programs

! Networking Night


DCAN Senior Year TimelineFall! Individual FAFSA/CSS parent meetings for all seniors! Individualized college and career counseling with students and their families

! College essay support in the form of workshops and feedback loops

! Refining smart wishlists and college applications

! Assist students in finding and applying to fly-in programs



Spring! Individual, personalized college and career counseling with students and their families! College Signing Day

! Individualized College Trips based on acceptances

! Student & Family Financial aid award analysis and support

! Support in applying for summer programs, internships, bridge programs, and college summer classes

Before

After

All students had realistic choices upon graduation.

Class of 2017

3.1 Million

ACT Data (Grade 11 Tested Students)Grad Year English

(district/state)

Math

(district/state)

Reading

(district/state)

Science

(district/state)

Composite

(district/state)

2015 17.2/18.1 18.1/18.5 18.6/19 17.9/18.7 18.1/18.7

2016 17/18.1 16.5/18.6 17.4/19 17.9/19.1 17.3/18.8

2017 16.1/18.4 17.8/18.5 17.1/18.9 17.4/18.9 17.2/18.8

ACT College Ready:

English: 18 Math: 22

Reading: 22 Science: 23

ACT Data (GRAD YEAR)Grad Year English

(district/state)

Math

(district/state)

Reading

(district/state)

Science

(district/state)

Composite

(district/state)

2014 19.1/20.1 17.7/19.9 19.6/20.8 19/20.3 18.9/20.4

2015 18.2/20 18/20 19.5/20.9 18/20.3 18.6/20.4

2016 17.2/19.8 18.3/19.6 18.8/20.7 18.5/20.2 18.3/20.2

2017 16.4/18.9 16.6/19 17.6/19.7 17.4/19.5 17.1/19.4

ACT College Ready:

English: 18 Math: 22

Reading: 22 Science: 23

Remediation RatesFall, Academic Year 2015-2016

Any % Math % English % Read %

61.9% 47.6% 28.6% 33.3%

Any % Math % English % Read %

62.5% 50% 29.2% 29.2%

1-Year Remediation Rate

2-Year Remediation Rate


Federal Programs/ACSIP

2017 - 2018

Indicators: 1. Allocate resources to support staff and improvement. 2. Allow leadership to do things differently to succeed. 3. Designate person to monitor school progress. 4. Incorporate team structure into school governance policy 5. Recruit, train, and support staff in improvement efforts. 6. Monitor progress of extended learning time and school improvement strategies. 7. Provide district curriculum that is cohesive, aligned and has high expectations.

4162

Fund Sal+Ben Pur Ser Mat&SUP SUPSUP

Cap Out Indirect Costs

Total SchoolsTitle I $247,025

,625,625$21,616 1616

$8,714 $4,600 $3,500 $285,455 $193,516

Title IIA $28,782 $28,782Title IV $5,800 $4,200 $10,000Title VI-F F FVI

$22,253 $22,253

ALE $21,650 $21,650

NSLA $119,242 188,262 $200,475 $26,606 $534,585 $348,535

PD $15,480 $15,480ELL $331 $331Total $416,699 253,411 $213,720 $31,206

00$3,500 $919,536


District Parent Involvement Plan

The Cross County District fosters effective parental involvement strategies and supports partnerships among schools, parents, and the community to improve student achievement. The district has provided a parent facilitator at each campus to serve as a contact person: Cross County Elementary Technology Academy; Carol Crow at 870 588 3337 Cross County High School, A New Tech School; Rachel Luther at 870 588 3338; and a Parent Coordinator at the Elementary School Valerie Johnson at 870 588 3337.


The district needs parent input into our parent involvement plan and its evaluation, and help identifying any barriers to greater participation. The district will host meetings and send out surveys to get parent input.

Cross County School District involves parents in the joint development of the district Title I Application under section 1112 (ACSIP). If you would like to participate, please call Heather Williams at the Administration Building at 870 588 3338.

Questions or Comments

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